Curiosities

In December 2025, social media posts on sites including X and Facebook shared images claiming that Melania Trump, the U.S. first lady, worked as an escort before she met her now-husband, President Donald Trump.  According to the posts, Melania Trump...

<!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:As kids, we tend to look for feel-good stories, and plenty of childhood movies bring just that. However, mixed in with the positive messages at the end, there can also be a darkness to the tales.-->As kids,...

Everyone experiences stress at some point in life. When you face a challenge such as health problems, financial difficulties, or even relationship issues, your body automatically responds to help you adapt and cope. But what many people don’t realize is...

Alcohol and the drunken antics it inspired may have changed the outcome of several major events in history, from the celebration of King Henry VIII's alliance with France to the diplomatic meetings that followed the Napoleonic Wars.Humans have been...

Rumors that the United States Postal Service (USPS) updated its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to reflect new rules regarding postmarking procedures circulated online in late December 2025.  Concerned users across social media platforms like Facebook (archived, archived), BlueSky (archived) and Reddit shared the rumor.  Many users...

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Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the 1960s, then spent his life restoring its ecosystem and protecting it from development.Marion KaplanBrendon Grimshaw on Moyenne Island, circa 2003. Moyenne Island has been a paradise for native flora and fauna in the...

Reiner, known for directing movies including "Stand by Me" and "The Princess Bride," was found fatally stabbed in his home in December 2025. Source link

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Hiding the Christmas pickle might sound quirky to some, but it’s a legitimate tradition practiced across the United States and even in some parts of Canada and Germany. The game itself is simple. A glass pickle ornament is hidden in...